University of Maryland College Park campus

Maryland Admission Requirements

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Maryland Admission Overview

Maryland admission requirements are competitive. Last year Maryland admitted 44.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1400-1530 / ACT 32-35. Maryland is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Maryland is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/freshman-applicants

Maryland Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

44.8%

Admission Standards

Elite

Applicant Competition

Average

Very Low

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Average

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Acceptance Rate

The Maryland acceptance rate is 44.8%. Last year, 26,902 of 60,056 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Maryland and can you get accepted?

Maryland is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

22% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Maryland GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.84*

Typical High School Grades

A-

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.84*

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Average GPA

Maryland has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.84 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Maryland is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

*3.84 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Maryland Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

The University of Maryland is test-optional through the spring 2027 and fall 2027 application cycles. Freshman applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores and indicate that choice on the application. Applicants who include testing submit official standardized test scores as part of a complete file.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/freshman-applicants

Maryland SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1400-1530

Freshmen who sent SAT

42%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 690
Math 710
Composite 1400

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 750
Math 780
Composite 1530

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Maryland typically score around a 1470 SAT (middle 50% 1400–1530) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 98th percentile nationally. Maryland ranks #2 in the state of Maryland and #59 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1400 to 1530

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Maryland is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1470 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Maryland College Park
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1530+	Above 75th	>61%
1470 to 1530	Avg +	46%-61%
1400 to 1470	Avg -	30%-46%
Below 1400	Below mid-50	<30%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Maryland ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

32-35

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 32
Math 29
Composite 32

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 35
Composite 35

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Maryland typically have around a 33 ACT (mid-50 32–35) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 98th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Maryland places #2 among colleges in Maryland and #43 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 32 to 35

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Maryland without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 33.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Maryland College Park
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
35+	Above 75th	>66%
33 to 35	Avg +	45%-66%
32 to 33	Avg -	35%-45%
Below 32	Below mid-50	<35%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Maryland College Park admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	29,998	30,014	60,056
Accepted	14,213	12,660	26,902
Acceptance Rate	47%	42%	45%
Enrolled	2,999	2,798	5,818
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	21%	22%	22%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Maryland College Park and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Maryland College Park application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Maryland College Park is $75.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Maryland College Park
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Maryland is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 44.8% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1400-1530); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025